It’s the simple yet effective moniker dubbed by Florida State running backs James Wilder, Jr. and Devonta Freeman. The junior tandem will see the majority of the work in the Seminoles’ backfield this season with one or both looking to achieve a feat not seen in Tallahassee since 1996.

That’s the last time an FSU running back rushed for more than 1,000 yards. It was Warrick Dunn’s third consecutive 1,000-yard campaign and the standout continues to hold the seasonal mark of 1,242 set a year earlier.

The 6-foot-2, 229-pound Wilder and Freeman combined for 1,295 yards and 19 rushing touchdowns last season with both seeing more work after Chris Thompson went down with an injury in the ninth game. Thompson was on pace to break 1,000 yards if he stayed healthy. The same might be true of Wilder or Freeman this season.

However, there are more important goals.

“You don’t look at 1,000 yards and things like that,” Wilder said. “The main focus is a championship.

“It’s not about being selfish, we’ll both get a lot of carries and our goal is to be around 6.5 yards per carry. If we can get there that’s good, but even if we don’t you still want to win.”

The 6.5 yards per carry would be more than one yard more than both of their career averages. They each had more than 100 carries last season. The number should increase with FSU coach Jimbo Fisher toying with many two-back sets with each taking turns as a lead blocker.

Freeman, 5-9, 203, also has been spotted lining up in the slot during practice. Fullback Chad Abram, who replaced Lonnie Pryor, will be used in some sets. Mario Pender and Ryan Green, two inexperienced backs, could figure into the plans as well.

Pender has shown durability issues and Green is a true freshman. Those facts, in addition to a rookie quarterback under center, makes it more important for Freeman and Wilder to carry the load.

“Our job is to make them and everybody feel comfortable,” Freeman said. “We’re both three-year players and we’re some of the leaders on the team.”

Added Wilder: “We need to show the guys the ropes. Show them how things are done here.”

Thompson filled that role last season. He became a running back that not only led the team by how he carried himself away from Doak Cambell Stadium but by his example on the field. He also didn’t need a catchy nickname, but Wild and Free was too easy to pass up.

Fisher said he didn’t care what they called themselves so long as they showed up as expected. There’s little doubt both have proved to be consistent.

Freeman is fifth on FSU’s all-time list in rushing yards by a true freshman and has gained 1,239 in two seasons. Wilder broke through as a scoring option in 2012 and has continued to quell the naysayers who felt he would have made a better linebacker than running back coming out of Tampa Plant.

And both realize that while two 1,000-yard seasons would be extraordinary, there will be no question FSU’s offense will be more dangerous with both roaming the field on the same snap.

“It’s going to make it harder for defenses to prepare,” Wilder said. “It’ll create so many different things that will open the playbook.”

FSU running backs

The departed

Lonnie Pryor: One of the nation’s top fullbacks, the versatile star was tied for second on the team in rushing touchdowns and was the Orange Bowl MVP.

Chris Thompson: Missed six games due to injury and still led FSU with 687 yards before moving on to the National Football League.

Top of the class

Devonta Freeman: Second on the team in yards (660) and scores (eight) and will have his share of output this season.

James Wilder Jr.: Third with 652 yards and tops in TDs with 13 (11 rushing) with a jump expected in 2013.

New kid on the block

Ryan Green: The incoming freshman has been getting more practices repetitions in practice, but barring injuries he’s likely headed for a redshirt season.

Keep and eye on

Chad Abram: He’s the starter at fullback and the most seasoned in the unit with 36 career games.

Mario Pender: The redshirt freshman missed last season with a groin injury and is expected to garner some carries.

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